Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
47
Score
Carrabba's Italian Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Carrabba's Italian Grill was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Carrabba's Italian Grill's 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) meat polonaise (44.2- Cold holding. Operator stated the last time checked the cooler was at 39 f less than 4 hours ago and he moved the shrimp to the reach-in freezer to cool down second check 46f and he trashed the polonaise meat **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink . **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White small cutting board at the cook line .
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside the reach-in freezer the one have the plate .
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of last table at the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in standing water at 122f operator moved the container to the stove to reheat it to 135f. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
47
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored above ready to eat cold cut and potatoes chips at the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Beef ribeye stored above pork loin chops at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink .
29-34-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage shelves .
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom make table at station #1 and #2 **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at the kitchen area . **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Nov 22, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cabbage (46 - Cold Holding); grape tomato (49 - Cold Holding); (anchovies (47.2F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (49.8F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese sliced (50.F - Cold Holding) been at the cooler all night no temperature taken on the morning. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cabbage (46 - Cold Holding); grape tomato (49 - Cold Holding); (anchovies 47.2F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (49.8F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese sliced (50.F - Cold Holding) been at the cooler all night no temperature taken on the morning. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at front area . Stainless pan at storage area . **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the storage shelves back area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table . **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front area bottom table .
29-49-6
61
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. penne pasta (47F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding)-); cheese (47F - Cold Holding). goat cheese (51F - Cold Holding); tomato Garlic sauce (46F - Cold Holding); steamed mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sure (51F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding) All the food been there since last night . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. penne pasta (47F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding) ); cheese (47F - Cold Holding). goat cheese (51F - Cold Holding); tomato Garlic sauce (46F - Cold Holding); steamed mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sure (51F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding). The food been there since last night . **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the pasta sauce . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Fork at the storage area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the freezer . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Through kitchen equipment specifically the bottom of make table. **Warning**
22-16-4
55
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers are dusty in walk in cooler/freezer
36-50-4
74
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in sauce.. staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cage door to meat locker in walk-in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch cook. Staff removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager turned pans on the side. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish person loaded machine and emptied with no hand wash.
12A-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager added to bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager turned on side **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrabba's Italian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrabba's Italian Grill on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carrabba's Italian Grill.
How does Carrabba's Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carrabba's Italian Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Carrabba's Italian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carrabba's Italian Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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